Jon Heyman of CBS Sports is reporting that the Rangers have spoken to free agent pitcher Tommy Hanson, potentially to include him in their starting rotation. The Angels non-tendered Hanson in early December, allowing the 27-year-old right-hander to become a free agent.

Hanson posted a disappointing 5.42 ERA in 73 innings for the Angels last season. He missed some time between June 21 and July 23 with a strained right forearm. His fastball averaged 87-89 MPH from April through July, but upon his return, he was able to get his average fastball velocity up to around 92 MPH according to Brooks Baseball. He showed some promise with the Braves in 2009-11, so it wouldn’t be shocking to see the Rangers take a cheap gamble on him.

Ramos has been on a rehab assignment with Advanced-A Clearwater, recovering from a strained left hamstring he suffered just ahead of the All-Star break when he was with the Rays. The Phillies acquired him on July 31 prior to the non-waiver trade deadline for a player to be named later.

Prior to the injury, Ramos was batting a healthy .297/.346/.488 with 14 home runs and 53 RBI in 315 plate appearances. His arrival will likely mean back-up catcher Andrew Knapp gets sent down to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Ramos could also draw the lion’s share of the playing time behind the plate, bumping first-string catcher Jorge Alfaro down on the depth chart.